How much gasoline does the United States consume?
In 2023, U.S. finished motor gasoline consumption averaged about 8.94 million barrels per day or about 376 million gallons per day. (There are 42 U.S. gallons in a barrel). The record-high level of finished motor gasoline consumption was about 392 million gallons per day in 2018.
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U.S. petroleum supply and disposition
Monthly Energy Review, Petroleum, Table 3.5: Product Products Supplied by Type
Historical national and regional data for U.S. product supplied of finished motor gasoline
Energy Explained: Use of gasoline
Last updated: March 29, 2024, with data from Petroleum Supply Monthly, February 2024.
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